How can you tell if your dog is overweight? First, your veterinarian will weigh your dog at his regular check-ups. Between check-ups, place your hands on his side - are his ribs hard to feel or even impossible to feel? If so, he is likely overweight.

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If you have a Great Dane, Greyhound, Boxer or other large or giant breed dog, there’s probably nothing you both enjoy more than getting outside and exercising together. It helps keep both of you healthy while building your relationship as well.

The toys you give your dog should be of the appropriate shape, size and condition. This article is designed to provide pet owners with the criteria necessary to choose the appropriate kind of dog toys essential for enjoyment and safety.

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Dogs are naturally curious. That can mean that they sniff out all sorts of things they shouldn’t - spoiled food, decomposing carcasses and discarded human snacks – and sometimes they even take a bite or two, just to see how this odd smelling thing might taste.

The key to your dog interacting with other dogs, or socialisation, is familiarity and experience. You should expose your dog to as many positive experiences, with as many different people, places and animals as you can.

Dogs and people with allergies can live together. This article provides information for understanding pet allergies, what to do in the home to limit allergies, and if there is such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog.